Distance is everything, in a fight. When you lose your distance, you lose your timing. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I've had a chance to fight for a couple titles in my life. That's what keeps me motivated. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I like submitting guys, but if I see an opportunity for a KO, I won't let it go. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
When you're fighting five rounds, I know I gotta move a lot. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Fighting Frank Mir is something I'd love to do. I'm motivated to fight him. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I was born with natural talent and started fighting when I was 4 years old in judo. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I have a lot of respect for Fedor Emelianenko, who beat me two times. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I went to wrestling camps. We'd fly in wrestling guys from the U.S. to Brazil. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Everything that happens inside the cage is very quick and the fighter acts more by reflex than by reasoning. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
The UFC is a very serious business, it's not the WWE. Guys break their arms and get knocked out in there. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Struve has great jiu-jitsu and I must avoid that. But when I'm in his guard, I can't be defensive, I have to… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
In five rounds, the guy who is better prepared is going to win the fight, so I like the idea of a… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I want to help further the spread of MMA around the world and give my contribution to the emergence and development of… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
It was two fights: the fight itself, and the fight to be able to see. That's one of the reasons why I… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Guys who are my friends, guys who I visit their homes, I don't feel like fighting those guys. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
If you watch closely a highlight of my fights, you will see armbars and everything. But if you really watch, what you'll… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I've been working for the UFC since I stopped fighting. It's been very exciting, looking at all the new guys, all the… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I can say that in our gym, 'Toquinho' has never hurt anyone. He is a good person, excellent company and a man… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Borrachinha' boxes better Vettori. Vettori throws good strikes, he's fast, has rhythm, good heart and good submissions, he fights well in all… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Cain Velasquez attacks more, and throws more punches and kicks. It's hard to fight against him. He's very athletic, you can see… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I'm excited to fight in Abu Dhabi and to compete against Roy Nelson because he's a dangerous opponent and demands a lot… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Fighting in the cage brings much more adrenaline than fighting in the ring. When you step inside the Octagon and they close… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I love to be around the fighters, training. That's my favorite thing. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I'm honored to face such a great fighter as Randy Couture. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
Conor McGregor knows how to control distance well, but Anderson does it like nobody else. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I love the training routine but I have to be 100 percent to fight. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I started fighting in 1999, and was at the top 3 of the division until 2008. It's an entire life. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
They're both southpaws, Anderson is good with counters and McGregor is good at straight punches. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
In training, I'm always being tested. I believe that if I'm training well, I will fight well. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share Image
I love the training routine but I have to be 100 percent to fight. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
Borrachinha' boxes better Vettori. Vettori throws good strikes, he's fast, has rhythm, good heart and good submissions, he fights well in all areas, but… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
If I'm not showing well or I'm not motivated, there is no way I can be fighting anymore. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
In five rounds, the guy who is better prepared is going to win the fight, so I like the idea of a five-round fight. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
I started my surgery career early, at 11 years old when I was hit by the truck. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
You know what, if I had to do it all again, I would do the same things as before. I would meet the same… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
Guys who are my friends, guys who I visit their homes, I don't feel like fighting those guys. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
I was in a coma for a long time and in and out of the hospital for a year. For sure, when I'm in… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
Struve has great jiu-jitsu and I must avoid that. But when I'm in his guard, I can't be defensive, I have to go for… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
The American fans, they follow the sport very much. They know the news. The know the guys who are coming up. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
Nobody talked a lot in Japan, but I always had a good relationship with everyone. I always liked to talk with Anderson. He has… — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
Always I try one submission. If it doesn't work, the second one works. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
In Miami, you can walk in the street and see people. It's like Brazil. — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Copy Share
